This small, compact deciduous shrub is a fruitful addition to the garden. 'Captivator' is self pollinating and has been selected as it is almost thorn-less. The transparent fruit ripens in late spring to early summer and turns a pink to red colour when fully ripe. The fruit has a sharp flavour but 'Captivator' is sweeter than most gooseberries. Fruit is great stewed or used in pies and other deserts with sugar and honey added to cut through the sharp taste.
- PBR
- No
- Native/Exotic
- Exotic
- Habit
- Small, compact deciduous shrub
- Height
- 1
- Width
- 1
- Flowering Time
- Fruit ripens in late spring
- Position
- Suitable for full sun or part shade and very frost hardy
- Cultural Notes
- Prefers a heavier moist soil that is well draining and rich in organic matter. fruit forms on second year wood. prune 10cm off each stem in winter to shape, remove wood that is over 3 years old to allow new shoots grow